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Please need help filling fork oil

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Just looking drain fork oil and top it off, I'm going on a long trip (end of season) and will not rebuild until next year, dont have a manual right now, can anyone help with draining the fork oil and filling it up, on a 1982 gs1100e, yes it leaks and is almost dry, need to get through a month of driving and a long upcoming trip. next year progressive springs and fork overhall--any help is appreciated!!!
 
AWESOME link thank you, however it doesnt have the shop manual, so I have no idea where to drain and fill---learning every day, can fix any car, bikes however need a special touch.
 
You can remove the antidive to drain but it is easier if you just remove the forks, pull the caps, & turn them upside down. Each fork holds 8.31 oz. of fork oil. Hope this helps. Ray.
 
looking to drain and fill without a major project is that possible.
 
Should be a drain screw in the bottom of the leg... You should be able to get the caps off whilst they are fitted or by loosening the bar mounts & moving the bars out the way.

Put the required amount back in.

It would be better to do a proper job though... it doesn't take more than an hour or two...

Dan :)
 
cromwell1234 said:
AWESOME link thank you, however it doesnt have the shop manual, so I have no idea where to drain and fill---learning every day, can fix any car, bikes however need a special touch.
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Sorry man, I guess that was the owner's manual..

Note to self: Pay attention, damnit!!:mad:
 
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